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Measuring multi-dimensional disparity index: A case of Nepal
Prakash C Bhattarai1, Milan Shrestha2, Prakash Kumar Paudel3
1Kathmandu University-School of Education, Hattiban, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Plos One
|October 5, 2023
Summary
Nepal
Area of Science:
- Socioeconomic studies
- Regional development analysis
- Public policy evaluation
Background:
- Existing disparity assessments are often mono-dimensional.
- Nepal faces multi-form disparities across government levels.
- A comprehensive measurement tool is needed for effective policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce the Multi-dimensional Disparity Index (MDI) for Nepal.
- Develop a robust scale to measure multi-form disparities.
- Analyze disparities across Nepal's three tiers of government.
Main Methods:
- Adopted Santos and Alkire's (2011) measurement scale.
- Utilized a Semi-Delphi approach with thematic experts.
- Constructed MDI with six dimensions and 34 indicators.
Main Results:
- Nepal's overall MDI score is 0.388.
- Karnali province exhibits the highest disparity.
- Bagmati province shows the least disparity.
Conclusions:
- MDI offers a broader approach to measuring multi-dimensional disparities.
- The index provides crucial insights for policy in Nepal.
- Identified specific regional disparities for targeted interventions.
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